UK's first drug consumption room to open this month in Glasgow

UK: First safe drug consumption room to open in Glasgow on January 13

The facility in Glasgow will allow users to take illegal substances under medical supervision

Glasgow council reveals opening date for UK's first drug consumption room

Those who oppose the idea fear it could downplay the dangers and divert vital resources from treatment-based approaches.

First safe drug consumption room in UK will open this month

Safe drug consumption rooms could reduce overdoses, HIV transmission and drug-related litter (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) The UK’s first safe drug consumption room will open in Glasgow this month. Known as Thistle, the Hunter Street facility will be open all year round, from 9am to 9pm, from January 15. Inside, people will be able to consume illegal drugs – like heroin and cocaine – under the supervision of clinicians. Councillor All…

Drug Consumption Room opens in Glasgow

While this may seem like a big step for the UK, it is fair to say that when it comes to the use of Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs), they are very late to the party. In fact, there are currently 16 countries globally that offer these facilities. For those who enjoy specifics, the countries I am referring to are Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal… Source

UK’s first drug consumption room to open later this month

The facility in Glasgow will allow users to take illegal substances under medical supervision.

UK's first drug consumption room to open this month in Glasgow

The facility will allow people to take illegal drugs under medical supervision.